Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Cramming for one of those surprise news quizzes are Marilyn Metcalf. Winkie Marion. Kathy Brown. Suzy Hartung, and Marilyn Ough. James Barlow Public Speaking Speech Grammar Marilyn Kelsey Journalism English Mae Elma Tornquist Dramatics American Literature Students Study Communication, Expression Waiting for the cue are Cathy AfTre and Susie Schweb, as Trudy Zocpfel performs a characterization. With notebook, pencil, and a look of fierce de- termination, CHS junior journalists arc easy to spot, usually in pursuit of another interview,” their weekly- feature story, or a front page scoop. The course is designed to teach creative and concise objective writ- ing. After covering newspaper page make-up and headlines, students tour the Davenport newspapers. Preparing students to assume positions of responsi- bility in a world in which oral communication is basic, public speaking stresses careful and articulate speech along with the construction of logical and well- developed speeches. This goal is accomplished by work in areas ranging from extemporaneous speaking and debate to interpretation and radio speaking. Another colorful course stressing oral communica- tion is dramatics. It aims to broaden interest in and appreciation of the theater by promoting artistic dis- crimination through a knowledge of what makes good theater” — its acting, production, and make-up. 23

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Senior English Classes Have Unusual Twist The doorway to English literature at Central reflects the enthusiasm of the busy seniors. Oh, surely you, Santa, can remove these spots, pleads Lady Macbeth at the English Christmas program. Looking on arc Santa's elves. Description of a Paper Clip,” “My Favorite Town,” What is Love?” and Shadows” were a few of the theme topics which baffled CHS seniors taking grammar and composition this year. The course aims to include basic instruction in the fundamentals of written expression necessary for suc- cess in college and to give further experience in spe- cialized types of writing. After a two-week vicarious trip to Great Britain, English literature students began their study with Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, and advanced chronolog- ically through the centuries. Learning techniques in- cluded writing, dramatizing, and illustrating. Most students planning to enter the business world upon graduation studied English V and VI, which stresses practical application of English to vocations. Hortense Finch Depart men! Haul English Literature English Mary Imhoit Grammar Marilyn Stetson English Just jot down whatever comes to your mind as the record plays.” explains Miss Sheryl O'Donnell, student teacher in the grammar and composition classes.

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Amy Amsbury Spanish Dorothy Blackman French Elihu Cooper Latin Carole Elmer German English Margenf, Johns French American History Arc you sure this is French? wonders Hank Lischcr, behind the complicated language lab controls. CHS Linguists Learr Ever have the urge to toss away those textbooks? New CHS linguists had this opportunity since two branches of the Central language department experi- mented with a different type of course this year — a course in which no textbooks were used during the entire first semester. Besides these two experimental courses — one in Spanish and one in French — Cen- tral also offered regular courses in French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Because foreign languages are playing such a large part in the educational field. Central is collaborating with the junior high schools in offering its respective students courses designated to help fulfill college en- trance requirements. By beginning a language at the junior high level and progressing to the senior high courses, one may acquaint himself quite extensively with a language. Armed with earphones and a microphone, the po- tential bi-linguists are given an opportunity to practice their language in private in the modern language laborator)'. This excellent chance for lengthy conver- sational use, as well as the give and take classroom recitation and grammatical study, combines to give Central students a rich background in this area of such importance in our shrinking world — language.